- Venture Rehab offers car accident treatment via physiotherapy in Saskatoon and 19 other cities/towns across Saskatchewan.
- In Saskatchewan, a doctor referral is not required to get started with a physiotherapist for car accident treatment or car accident physiotherapy, but check with your insurance provider to determine if they require one for coverage.
- Physiotherapy for car accident treatment can help relieve (or ease) your symptoms and pain.
Car accidents are common and frequently result in some type of injury.
A traffic accident study complied by Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) reported that in 2016 the total number of reported collisions were 29,006 and of those accidents, 5,760 resulted in injuries. Whether you were the driver, a passenger, or a pedestrian, the aftermath of a car accident can leave you in pain and in need of physical therapy to reduce symptoms.
Important Things to Consider after a Car Accident
- It isn’t only the driver who sustains injuries, often passenger, pedestrian or cyclist involved also end up with some type of injury
- Injuries can be either major or minor but all usually require a follow-up or medical assessment
- Symptoms of car accident injuries can be delayed which is why it is important to seek medical attention from your doctor regardless of how you feel
- If you have sustained an injury most insurance companies will require you to have an assessment done by a reputable physical therapist prior to approving any sort of treatment plan
- Insurance companies will often require a doctor’s referral in order to reimburse you
- Studies suggest that seeking therapeutic intervention helps with pain symptom and aides in the recovery process
- It is common to experience headaches, stiffness, pain and reduced range of motion following a car accident
Car Accident Related Injuries
Car accident injuries can involve muscles, nerves, joints, and whiplash. Here are some of the common complaints/injuries after a car accident:
- Headaches
- Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD) *neck & head injury
- Shoulder pain (stiffness)
- Back pain
- Abdominal or pelvic pain
- Leg or Knee injuries from impact or crash
- PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) from the trauma of being involved in the accident
Car Accident Treatment
If your injuries are left untreated symptoms can turn into chronic pain, risk of re-injury, mobility issues and difficulty participating in activities of daily living. At Venture Rehab, our university trained physical therapists have been helping clients with their car accident injuries for over 30 years! After a thorough examination and detailed assessment of your injuries our physiotherapists will design a treatment plan tailored to your injury which can include but is not limited to:
- Pain relieving electrical, light or ultrasound therapy
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Dry needling
- Manual Therapy
- Stretching to improve range of motion
- Exercises to regain mobility
Don’t Wait! Book Your Car Crash Treatment Today!
At Venture Rehab, we understand that it is imperative to seek physiotherapy treatment after a car accident as soon as possible following a car accident to improve your chances of returning to your normal daily activities of work, sports or hobbies. You can get started with one of our university trained physical therapists right away, no doctor’s referral needed. Book an assessment online or contact a location nearest you.
Many clients have shown concern about the costs of rehabilitation post car accident. Visit our Fees page to learn about our treatment fees and transparency policy and how you might be covered by insurance.
Let us use our 30 years of experience to assess and treat your car accident rehabilitation.
While you do not NEED a doctor’s referral to visit a physical therapist, insurance companies will often require a doctor’s referral in order to reimburse you.
With 45+ years of experience, we can help improve your quality of life, relieve your pain, and get you back on the road to recovery quickly. Let us use our 45+ years of experience to help you with your bone fracture treatment today!
Venture Rehab is a team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and exercise therapists serving Saskatoon and surrounding areas. Our university-trained physiotherapists can help. Take control of your physical health, relieve your pain, and regain your strength.
Previously known as Bourassa and Associates, we’ve been delivering professional multidisciplinary rehabilitation services since 1986. We integrate orthopaedic manual therapy within a functional rehabilitation model to ensure our patients obtain optimal recovery.